dainty
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5.3
- noun
- /ˈdeɪnti/
:
bocadito
- By the time the debris of the main courses was cleared away and the squires began laying out little cakes, honeyed dates, and other dainties, he had let the wine blunt a little of his personal hopelessness.
Examples
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He's bound to have dried prunes or other dainties, or at least a hot stove.
Fiction book (1999) -
One thing I love is like a little dainty piece like that.
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What are cakes and dainties?
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And long he stayed to eat the dainties, sip the wine, and trade speeches with his brothers.
Fiction book (1997) -
Before Balastro could do much in the way of blustering, Hajjaj's secretary came in with the customary dainties on a silver tray.
Fiction book (2002) -
At the party, everyone enjoyed the dainty pastries that were beautifully arranged on the table.
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She savored a dainty chocolate truffle, appreciating its delicate flavor and fine presentation.
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The baker presented a selection of dainties, including small fruit tarts and meringues, that delighted the guests.
Synonyms
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1.0
Something special and enjoyable like ice cream or a nice outing
62
2.3
A small sweet food people eat for pleasure
37
6.3
A rare or special food that people enjoy for its taste
5
3.6
A small tasty piece of food to eat
1
5.7
A small very tasty piece of food that people choose first
1
9.9
A small fancy dish served as a treat
A small piece of candy or chocolate
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Etymology
Dainty as a noun comes from an old French word deinté meaning 'delight', so a dainty is literally a small treat that delights you. That's why we use dainties for little tasty sweets or tiny pastries.